You know what they say about superheroes? “Superheroes always have complicated lives!” That line comes from “Kid Comet and the Sixth-Grade Showdown,” Christopher Bodmann’s first book in a trilogy. Bodmann will be featured at the second annual Fredericksburg Book Festival on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. ...

Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report Dec. 17, 2025 www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 877 head Cows and bulls ....................... steady Steers ......................................... steady Heifers ....................................... steady Plain cattle ..............................

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas’ Dr. Wilhelm Keidel Chapter, Fredericksburg, is accepting essays from local fourth and seventh graders for its annual Texas History Essay Contest. Fourth Grade Essay Contest topic: “Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in the Republic of Texas.” Explore their interactions w...

In observance of Christmas and New Year’s, local offices, businesses and schools have announced closures or updated hours on Wednesday and Thursday, D...

When Michael Lederer moved to the Hill Country two years ago, he knew it wouldn’t be long before he started up a project. With decades of experience i...

In a place where neighbors greet each other by name and kindness runs deep, Methodist Hospital Hospice and Family Care is more than healthcare, it’s a...